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On Friday night, the pub issued a statement which read: "After twelve years and pulling over half a million pints the time has finally come. Sadly, today, we have received notice that leases will not be renewed and we have two weeks to vacate. Not much time but we'll squeeze in as much as possible before the end.

The Hobgoblin, Bath

"Come down and join us for a bevy some time and say goodbye if you get the chance. Will be flogging off some memorabilia as well if you'd like a little piece of the Hob to keep. Much thanks and love to all that have been a part of the Hob family over the time we have been here. X."

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Alexander Wells said: "I remember the first time I walked into the Hob very clearly. Metallica was playing on the jukebox and there were a bunch of guys and girls sat around wearing Pantera and Sepultura t-shirts. I remember thinking to myself: 'I'm gonna like it here'. Very sad to hear you guys are shutting down."

Punters express their sadness as news of pub's closure is confirmed

And Selena Thomas commented: "I am absolutely heartbroken. The Hob was such an important part of my time at university in Bath and we still always make a beeline there every time we return.

"So many boardgames played downstairs in the crypt, so many Bee Sting ciders, so many amazing tunes on the jukebox you just don't find anywhere else. Heart. Broken".

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Another Hobgoblin punter said the closure was "a crime against humanity" while Ashley Cooper said: "The hob has been more than just my favorite pub for those 12 years, it was like a second home to me for so long! It will be sad walking by every day and it not being there any more, after all these years."

A fundraising page has been set up to help support the pub owners. A target of £1,000 has been set. Click here to visit the Crowdfunder page.